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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

NFL Players Advocate for Grass Fields and Gambling Rule Changes

NFL players, with a 92% majority, support playing games on grass fields over turf due to concerns about increased injury risk. Despite the cost and maintenance advantages of turf, players argue that the league, which generates billions of dollars annually, could easily make the switch. The NFLPA's executive director and president emphasized the players' desire for safer playing conditions, especially as the league focuses on player safety.

via Outkick|

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sports1 year ago•5 min saved

"NFL Players Overwhelmingly Prefer Grass Fields Over Turf, Says NFLPA Executive Director"

NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell stated that 92% of players prefer playing on natural grass fields over artificial turf due to lower injury rates and discomfort experienced on turf. The union is advocating for more grass fields in NFL stadiums, citing the potential impact on player longevity and well-being. Additionally, players expressed concerns about the quality of practice fields and discussed the potential ban of the hip-drop tackle, while also welcoming the end of the gambling ban for players after the Super Bowl.

via ESPN|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"Comparing NFL Injury Rates: Grass vs. Turf Findings for 2023 Season"

A joint NFL/NFLPA committee found that the incidence of lower body injuries was similar on turf and grass fields during the 2023 season, with a slightly higher rate on turf. While the NFL executive vice president emphasized the need to examine all playing surfaces, the NFLPA maintained its belief that well-maintained grass is safer for players. Overall, there was a drop in missed games due to injury in 2023, largely attributed to changes in team practices, but the debate over the best playing surfaces for NFL games is likely to continue.

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 years ago•7 min saved

"The Impact of Aaron Rodgers' Season-Ending Injury on Artificial Turf Controversy in the NFL"

The controversy over playing on artificial turf versus grass in the NFL has been reignited after Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on the synthetic surface at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers' former teammate David Bakhtiari criticized the NFL for prioritizing soccer players over football players and called for the removal of artificial turf. The NFL Players Association has long advocated for natural grass fields, citing injury data and player preferences. The NFL claims there is no significant difference in injury rates between the two surfaces. The debate extends beyond the NFL, with studies showing lower injury incidences in soccer on artificial turf compared to grass.

via CNN|

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